Wildwood, MO population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Wildwood increased by 1,772. In this period, the peak population was 35,566 in the year 2015. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 33,079 | - | - |
| 2001 | 33,526 | 447 | 1.35% |
| 2002 | 33,869 | 343 | 1.02% |
| 2003 | 34,232 | 363 | 1.07% |
| 2004 | 34,568 | 336 | 0.98% |
| 2005 | 34,853 | 285 | 0.82% |
| 2006 | 34,636 | -217 | -0.62% |
| 2007 | 34,456 | -180 | -0.52% |
| 2008 | 34,375 | -81 | -0.24% |
| 2009 | 34,387 | 12 | 0.03% |
| 2010 | 35,309 | 922 | 2.68% |
| 2011 | 35,397 | 88 | 0.25% |
| 2012 | 35,463 | 66 | 0.19% |
| 2013 | 35,482 | 19 | 0.05% |
| 2014 | 35,519 | 37 | 0.10% |
| 2015 | 35,566 | 47 | 0.13% |
| 2016 | 35,482 | -84 | -0.24% |
| 2017 | 35,461 | -21 | -0.06% |
| 2018 | 35,462 | 1 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 35,475 | 13 | 0.04% |
| 2020 | 35,389 | -86 | -0.24% |
| 2021 | 35,248 | -141 | -0.40% |
| 2022 | 34,969 | -279 | -0.79% |
| 2023 | 34,851 | -118 | -0.34% |
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Wildwood, MO population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Wildwood's population increased by 2,230 (6.74%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Wildwood's population increased by 80 (0.23%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Wildwood's population decreased by 538 (1.52%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Wildwood's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 34,851.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wildwood's population peaked in year 2015 at 35,566.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wildwood's population was lowest in year 2000 at 33,079.
Wildwood, MO annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Wildwood grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 9 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Wildwood had an average annual population growth rate of 0.23% per year. Overall the population grew 5.36% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Wildwood annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.23% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Wildwood population grew the most, with an increase of 922 people (a 2.68% year-on-year increase)..
From 2021 to 2022 Wildwood population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 279 people (a 0.79% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Wildwood, MO population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Wildwood's population decreased by 397 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 279 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 118 (0.34%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Wildwood, MO changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Wildwood decreased by 631 (1.78%). The population was highest at 35,566 in the year 2015 and lowest at 34,851 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.18%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)